Published: Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 7:09 p.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 7:09 p.m.

The Sunday parades rolled under cloudy but rain-free skies, but revelers won't be as lucky today or Tuesday, weather forecasters said.

The forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of rain today and an 80 percent chance on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Some of that rain could be severe.

“In one word, it's going to be wet,” National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Wagner said.

Krewes in Terrebonne rolled an hour earlier than scheduled Sunday to beat the approaching storms. Lafourche krewes rolled as scheduled.

But captains of krewes rolling Monday and Tuesday said they are waiting to make a final decision on whether they will parade.

A cold front is expect to stall over the area, possibly dumping up to 3 inches of rain into Wednesday. Flash flooding is also possible.

Marla Landry, 27, of Kaplan was among those who attended Sunday's Krewe of Terreanians. She said she was pleased at the lack of rain, but “would stick it out” if the drops started falling.

Jarrod Duplantis, 37, of Houma, shared those sentiments, even as the skies darkened.

“We will make the end of the parade. We are here now,” he said.

Duplantis said he and his family will also attend today's parades with umbrellas in hand.

Duplantis was critical of the Terrebonne Parish Council's decision not to extend Mardi Gras past midnight Tuesday, something some had sought to do because of the threat of bad weather. Had the measure passed, krewes that couldn't roll at their scheduled times would have been allowed to do so during one of the upcoming two weekends.

“That decision was not for the people,” Duplantis said. “I believe in Lent, but the parades are for everybody.”

Janet Oubre, 69, of Hahnville, said she has attended Terreanians with her family for about 16 years.

Oubre's grandson, Andrew, 6, said his favorite thing about the parade is the throws.

“You can catch a lot of stuff no matter what,” he said.

The Krewe of Cleopatra is scheduled to roll at 6:30 p.m. Monday in west Houma. The all-women krewe boasts more than 600 members. This year's parade, themed “Strolling Thru the Park,” will feature 21 floats. Carrie Ledet is queen.

Krewe president Liz Trosclair said the krewe will decide today whether the start time should be adjusted.

The krewe has postponed its parade twice in its 26-year history, both times opting to roll Mardi Gras Day behind the Krewe of Kajuns.

“I'm looking forward to very good weather and very good tires (on the Mardi Gras floats),” Trosclair said.

Seven parades are scheduled to roll locally on Fat Tuesday, four in Lafourche and three in Terrebonne.

In Terrebonne, celebrations will kick off at 11 a.m. with the Krewe of Houmas rolling along the west Houma route. King LXVII Donald P. Kinnard and Queen LXVII Laura Hebert will reign over the parade.

This year's theme is “Only Make Believe” and will feature 18 floats. The men's krewe has more than 300 members.

The Krewe of Kajuns with Queen Macie Acosta follows Houma. The men, women and children's krewe has 400 members; the parade has 15 floats.

Krewe officials said they have been meeting with parish officials and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office about alternative plans if the weather is too bad to parade.

Krewe of Houmas Captain Manuel Merlos said the krewe has an alternate plan, but he would not reveal it. He said the krewe would make its decision this afternoon.

In Montegut, the Krewe de Bonne Terre, a mixed-sex krewe with more than 100 members, will roll at 4 p.m. Mardi Gras day. Kirk Dardar is king and Charlene Pitre is queen. This year's theme is “Celebrating the Seasons.” The parade has 12 floats.

In Lafourche, the Krewe of Gheens will kick things off Mardi Gras day with an 11 a.m. roll. The men, women and children's krewe has over 75 members and everyone brings their own float.

The Krewe of Neptune will roll at noon in Galliano and Golden Meadow. The krewe has more than 100 members, and the parade will feature 12 floats.

In Thibodaux, the Krewe of Ghana will roll at 1 p.m. This year's theme is “Ghana Goes to India, Mardi Gras-style.” The men and women's parade will feature 20 floats.

Krewe Captain Gail Bartholomew said that this year's parade has three secret celebrity guests.

She said the krewe will likely roll on Tuesday, but they'll be meeting with city officials beforehand to make a final determination.

A parade will also roll in Choupic at 1 p.m. The Krewe of Choupic features both men and women riders, and boasts over 150 members. This year's parade, with 12 floats, is themed “Anything Goes.”

<p>The Sunday parades rolled under cloudy but rain-free skies, but revelers won't be as lucky today or Tuesday, weather forecasters said.</p><p>The forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of rain today and an 80 percent chance on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Some of that rain could be severe.</p><p>“In one word, it's going to be wet,” National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Wagner said.</p><p>Krewes in Terrebonne rolled an hour earlier than scheduled Sunday to beat the approaching storms. Lafourche krewes rolled as scheduled.</p><p>But captains of krewes rolling Monday and Tuesday said they are waiting to make a final decision on whether they will parade.</p><p>A cold front is expect to stall over the area, possibly dumping up to 3 inches of rain into Wednesday. Flash flooding is also possible.</p><p>Marla Landry, 27, of Kaplan was among those who attended Sunday's Krewe of Terreanians. She said she was pleased at the lack of rain, but “would stick it out” if the drops started falling.</p><p>Jarrod Duplantis, 37, of Houma, shared those sentiments, even as the skies darkened. </p><p>“We will make the end of the parade. We are here now,” he said. </p><p>Duplantis said he and his family will also attend today's parades with umbrellas in hand.</p><p>Duplantis was critical of the Terrebonne Parish Council's decision not to extend Mardi Gras past midnight Tuesday, something some had sought to do because of the threat of bad weather. Had the measure passed, krewes that couldn't roll at their scheduled times would have been allowed to do so during one of the upcoming two weekends.</p><p>“That decision was not for the people,” Duplantis said. “I believe in Lent, but the parades are for everybody.”</p><p>Janet Oubre, 69, of Hahnville, said she has attended Terreanians with her family for about 16 years.</p><p>Oubre's grandson, Andrew, 6, said his favorite thing about the parade is the throws.</p><p>“You can catch a lot of stuff no matter what,” he said.</p><p>The Krewe of Cleopatra is scheduled to roll at 6:30 p.m. Monday in west Houma. The all-women krewe boasts more than 600 members. This year's parade, themed “Strolling Thru the Park,” will feature 21 floats. Carrie Ledet is queen.</p><p>Krewe president Liz Trosclair said the krewe will decide today whether the start time should be adjusted.</p><p>The krewe has postponed its parade twice in its 26-year history, both times opting to roll Mardi Gras Day behind the Krewe of Kajuns.</p><p>“I'm looking forward to very good weather and very good tires (on the Mardi Gras floats),” Trosclair said.</p><p>Seven parades are scheduled to roll locally on Fat Tuesday, four in Lafourche and three in Terrebonne.</p><p>In Terrebonne, celebrations will kick off at 11 a.m. with the Krewe of Houmas rolling along the west Houma route. King LXVII Donald P. Kinnard and Queen LXVII Laura Hebert will reign over the parade.</p><p>This year's theme is “Only Make Believe” and will feature 18 floats. The men's krewe has more than 300 members.</p><p>The Krewe of Kajuns with Queen Macie Acosta follows Houma. The men, women and children's krewe has 400 members; the parade has 15 floats.</p><p>Krewe officials said they have been meeting with parish officials and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office about alternative plans if the weather is too bad to parade.</p><p>Krewe of Houmas Captain Manuel Merlos said the krewe has an alternate plan, but he would not reveal it. He said the krewe would make its decision this afternoon.</p><p>In Montegut, the Krewe de Bonne Terre, a mixed-sex krewe with more than 100 members, will roll at 4 p.m. Mardi Gras day. Kirk Dardar is king and Charlene Pitre is queen. This year's theme is “Celebrating the Seasons.” The parade has 12 floats.</p><p>In Lafourche, the Krewe of Gheens will kick things off Mardi Gras day with an 11 a.m. roll. The men, women and children's krewe has over 75 members and everyone brings their own float.</p><p>The Krewe of Neptune will roll at noon in Galliano and Golden Meadow. The krewe has more than 100 members, and the parade will feature 12 floats.</p><p>In Thibodaux, the Krewe of Ghana will roll at 1 p.m. This year's theme is “Ghana Goes to India, Mardi Gras-style.” The men and women's parade will feature 20 floats.</p><p>Krewe Captain Gail Bartholomew said that this year's parade has three secret celebrity guests.</p><p>She said the krewe will likely roll on Tuesday, but they'll be meeting with city officials beforehand to make a final determination.</p><p>A parade will also roll in Choupic at 1 p.m. The Krewe of Choupic features both men and women riders, and boasts over 150 members. This year's parade, with 12 floats, is themed “Anything Goes.”</p>